Description
A flowering plant of the mint family, oregano produces leaves that are an essential ingredient in Italian and Spanish dishes.
Oregano is also commonly used in salads, stews, stuffing, fish, and egg and cheese dishes. It's similar to marjoram but with a sharper fragrance and flavor. Oregano is known for its culinary versatility. Its sharp, zesty flavor adds depth and complexity to various dishes. Rich in essential oils and packed with antioxidants, this herb is a nutrient-dense addition to any meal.
- Characteristics: Attracts butterflies and pollinators
- Color: Green
- Fill Weight (grams): 200 mg
- Approximate Seed Count: 165 - 180
- Flavor: Similar to marjoram but sharper!
- Preparation Ideas: Popular in Italian and Spanish recipes.
- Plant Type: Herb
- Plant Lifecycle: Perennial
- Landscape Use: Edible Garden
- Resistance: Deer|Erosion
- Tolerance: Drought
- Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer|Fall
- Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer|Fall
- Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Sowing Info
Sow a few seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8 inches high and 12 inches across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis, or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches, thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well.
- Planting Depth: 0.125"
- Seed Spacing: 12"
- Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Description
A flowering plant of the mint family, oregano produces leaves that are an essential ingredient in Italian and Spanish dishes.
Oregano is also commonly used in salads, stews, stuffing, fish, and egg and cheese dishes. It's similar to marjoram but with a sharper fragrance and flavor. Oregano is known for its culinary versatility. Its sharp, zesty flavor adds depth and complexity to various dishes. Rich in essential oils and packed with antioxidants, this herb is a nutrient-dense addition to any meal.
- Characteristics: Attracts butterflies and pollinators
- Color: Green
- Fill Weight (grams): 200 mg
- Approximate Seed Count: 165 - 180
- Flavor: Similar to marjoram but sharper!
- Preparation Ideas: Popular in Italian and Spanish recipes.
- Plant Type: Herb
- Plant Lifecycle: Perennial
- Landscape Use: Edible Garden
- Resistance: Deer|Erosion
- Tolerance: Drought
- Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer|Fall
- Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer|Fall
- Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Sowing Info
Sow a few seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8 inches high and 12 inches across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis, or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches, thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well.
- Planting Depth: 0.125"
- Seed Spacing: 12"
- Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.